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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

County Officials Address Critical State Audit on Financial Management

January 18, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - County officials are continuing to address a recent audit report from the state Comptroller’s office, which was critical of how the county makes financial investments, along with pointing out errors the county made in paying salaries and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Thomas DiNapoli, Vince Horrigan

WCA to Expand Addiction Treatment Programming to Include Long-Term Rehab Assistance

January 18, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Residents seeking long-term assistance in their effort to recover from drug addiction will have an opportunity for additional help in Jamestown. UPMC Chautauqua WCA announced late last week that it has been awarded $700,000 in state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Betsy Wright, Jones Memorial Health Center, UPMC Chautauqua WCA

AAUW, MHA Partner to Present Discussion on Heroin Addiction and Impact on Women

January 18, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The American Association of University Women is partnering with the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County to sponsor a panel discussion later this week to address the local heroin epidemic. The event will take place on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Association of University Women, Heather Brown, Julie Apperson, Kia Briggs, Leanna Luka-Conley, Lillian Ney, Lori Keller, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Winged Ox Players

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Reaches Contract Agreement with Administration

January 18, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHAUTAUQUA - The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra will continue to perform at Chautauqua Institution in 2017. On Monday officials with the orchestra announced its members voted to approve the latest 4-year contract offer from the Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra

National Comedy Center Partners with CNN for Upcoming ‘History of Comedy’ Program

January 18, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center and a major news network are partnering to present a Live Tour that will promote a new TV series focusing on “The History of Comedy.” “The History of Comedy” program will premiere Thursday, Feb. 9, at 9 p.m. on CNN, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CNN, National Comedy Center, Stand-Up Live!, Sundance Film Festival

PUBLIC NOTICE: Planning Committee Meeting on $10 Million DRI Grant is Tuesday Afternoon

January 17, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. 3rd Street, the City of Jamestown will hold the fourth Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Revitalization Initiative

Public Hearing on PILOT Extension for Covenant Manor Scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17

January 17, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The owners of a piece of property in Jamestown are seeking to extend the length of time they have to wait before making a full payment of property taxes to the city, county and school district. The Chautauqua County Industrial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Covenant Manor, Covenant Manor Apartments, Millennia Housing Development, Prairie Covenant NY L.P.

City Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Trafficking Heroin, Driving Under Influence with Child in Vehicle

January 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces several charges, including drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs with a child in the vehicle, after a traffic stop Thursday night. According to city police, on Thursday, Jan. 12 at around 8:15 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Endangerment, Drug Arrest, Felix Rodriguez Gomez, Heroin, Jamestown Police Department, Leandra's Law

Reed Supports Federally Funded Women Healthcare Services, but not Planned Parenthood

January 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON - Planned Parenthood is on the verge of losing federal funding. Republicans on Capitol Hill have pledged that the government will no longer support the clinics if they continue to perform abortions. Members of Congress are linking the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Congress, Donald Trump, House of Representatives, Planned Parenthood, Susan B. Anthony List, Tom Reed

Jamestown School Board Names Interim Superintendent

January 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has appointed an interim superintendent to manage the school after current Superintendent Tim Mains leaves the district at the end of February. School officials announced on Thursday night that Sylvia Root … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017-18 Jamestown School Budget, David O'Rourke, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Pine Bush Central School District, Potsdam Central School District, Springville-Griffin Institute Central School District, Sylvia Root, Tim Mains

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